msctl32.dll
msctl32.dll
Process name: Backdoor.w32.Rustock
Application using this process: Backdoor.w32.Rustock
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for msctl32.dll problems
What is msctl32.dll doing on my computer?
"msctl32.dll is a process registered as a backdoor vulnerability which may be installed for malicious purposes by an attacker allowing access to your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. " This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
Non-system processes like msctl32.dll originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the Backdoor.w32.Rustock process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The msctl32.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Backdoor.w32.Rustock on your PC, the commands contained in msctl32.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Backdoor.w32.Rustock process (also called a task).
Is msctl32.dll harmful?
msctl32.dll is considered to be an unwanted and unnecessary process and should be removed. Scan your system using an anti-spyware software to identify unused processes and services that can be safely removed. The msctl32.dll was found in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Can I stop or remove msctl32.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msctl32.dll is used by 'Backdoor.w32.Rustock'. To stop msctl32.dll permanently uninstall 'Backdoor.w32.Rustock' from your system.
Is msctl32.dll CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is msctl32.dll giving me errors?
Most msctl32 issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the website for the latest Backdoor.w32.Rustock update.
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